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Charlie Enright

Charlie Enright Appointed CEO of US Sailing

Charlie Enright, a member of the first American team to win The Ocean Race, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body. Enright co-founded the 11th Hour Racing Team, an initiative dedicated to promoting ocean health and sustainable practices through high-profile sailing campaigns. Along with winning the […]

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USA Boxing National Open Headed to Tulsa

USA Boxing has announced a new event for this year with the USA Boxing National Open to be hosted September 13–20 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the Arvest Convention Center. “We are incredibly excited to add another national event to the 2025 calendar for our USA Boxing members,” said Mike McAtee, USA Boxing chief executive officer […]

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Spokane to Host Four International Table Tennis Federation Events

Spokane, Washington, will host four major International Table Tennis Federation events this August including the city’s second time hosting a world championship-level competition. “It’s an honor to bring yet another world-class event to Spokane,” said Ashley Blake, chief executive officer of Spokane Sports. “Hosting prestigious table tennis events not only highlights our city’s commitment to […]

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USA Shooting Celebrates 30 Years as National Governing Body

USA Shooting will mark a milestone this month as it celebrates 30 years as the national governing body for international shooting sports within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, commemorating the anniversary with special events, social media giveaways and initiatives designed to further expand participation. Since its 1995 founding, USA Shooting has won 36 Olympic […]

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USA Wrestling

USA Wrestling Sets Membership Record

USA Wrestling has set a milestone as the organization surpassed 345,000 members for the first time in its 57–year history with nearly five months remaining in the 2024–2025 membership year. The USA Wrestling membership year concludes August 31, 2025, with current projections indicating USA Wrestling will surpass the 365K membership total this year. The USA […]

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Applies for NGB Certification to Oversee Surfing

USA Surfing’s bid to be re-certified by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee this month is being challenged by U.S. Ski & Snowboard, which has also filed a motion with the USOPC to be the sport’s national governing body. The USOPC has scheduled public hearings with USA Surfing on April 10 and U.S. Ski […]

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USA Swimming

USA Swimming Interim CEO Shana Ferguson Leaving to Join LA28

USA Swimming interim chief executive officer Shana Ferguson is leaving the organization to become the chief of sport and games delivery at the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games and will be succeeded by Bob Vincent, former chair of the USA Swimming Board of Directors, on April 1. The chief executive officer’s role has been […]

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USA Football Launches Stars and Stripes Fund

USA Football has launched the Stars and Stripes Fund, a new initiative dedicated to supporting the national governing body’s teams they prepare for upcoming World Championships, World Games and the 2028 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles. The Stars and Stripes Fund is designed to impact the athlete’s journey by reducing barriers to participation and […]

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Elevate 2028

USA Triathlon Announces Elevate 2028: Focus Forward

USA Triathlon has announced a strategic plan that will shape the future of the national governing body ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. The ‘Elevate 2028: Focus Forward ‘ campaign will focus on new priorities and initiatives to bring greater participation to the sport. The LA28 Games will be the […]

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USA Boxing Extends Partnership with HotelPlanner

USA Boxing has announced the extension of its partnership with HotelPlanner, allowing members of the national governing body to book accommodations for sanctioned events using the designated USA Boxing link on the HotelPlanner platform as well as access to the platform for personal trips. “We are incredibly excited to continue our partnership with HotelPlanner,” said […]

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